Bible Study for Pr-Servants The Pauline Epistles (address individuals or single) congregations Oct 29, 2011
Romans 1 Corinthians 2 Corinthians Galatians Ephesians Philippians Colossians Philemon A. D. 55, 57 (Foundational Epistles) A. D. 60, 62 (Prison Epistles) Polemical Philosophical & (Controversial) Personal 1 Thessalonians 2 Thessalonians A. D. 50, 51 (Prophetic Epistles) 1 Timothy 2 Timothy Titus A. D. 64, 65 (Pastoral Epistles) Prophetical Pastoral Faith Love Hope Church order Christ & the cross Christ & the church Christ & second coming Christ & the congregation Plan of salvation Privileges of salvation Perfecting salvation Purpose of salvation Conflict Conquest Consolation Consistency Soteriological (Salvation) Christological Eschatological Ecclesiological
The Righteousness of God
Romans Doctrinal Prologue 1: 17 12: 1 Life by Faith Obedience of Faith (1: 5) Practical Epilogue 15: 14 Service by Faith Righteousness of God Revealed Obedience of Faith (16: 26)
I am not ashamed of the gospel… • • It is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes. In it the righteousness of God is revealed. How is the righteousness of God revealed in the gospel? 1) In God’s judging: a) Pagans who rejected Him (Ch. 1) b) Jews who disobeyed Him (Ch. 2) c) All men who have sinned against Him (Ch. 3)
The Righteousness of God is revealed… 2) In the grace of God toward those who believe : a) b) In reckoning men as righteous by crediting them with the righteousness of Christ (Ch. 4) In declaring men to be righteous on the basis of the reckoning described in the previous chapter (Ch. 5) What about sin? – – c) Can we continue to live in sin? (Ch. 6) What about the sin that is still in our lives? (Ch. 7) In adopting us as His children (Ch. 8)
What about Israel? How can we see God as righteous when His own chosen people do not believe and receive His promises? • • • Not all Israel is Israel. God is sovereign and able to chose whom He wills. Salvation is offered to all who believe. Israel’s unbelief has resulted in blessings to the Gentiles. All Israel will be saved.
Chapters 1 -11 Doctrinal Chapters 12 -16 So What? Practical I Urge you… • To present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice • Do not be conformed to this world • Be transformed by the renewing of your mind
Philippi Thessalonica 1 Corinthians Corinth Athens
Corinth A smelting pot of many peoples. Pagan cults. Immorality. Church plagued by division. Divorce Trend to glorify the scientific and philosophical and to ridicule the spiritual. • The role of men and women in the church. • Questions of the uses and misuses of the spiritual gifts. • • •
Chapters 1 -6 Chapters 7 -10 Chapters 11 -16 Unity Questions Errors Problem of Divisions Single & Married Need for Unity Meat and Idols Necessary Divisions Women & Worship Lord’s Supper Gifts Resurrection
Unbeliever Believer Sees the message of the cross as foolishness. Sees the message of the cross as the power of God. Those who are perishing (1: 18). Those who are being saved (1: 18). Tried to come to know God through his wisdom (1: 21). Came to know God by the preaching of the cross (1: 21). The Jews ask for a sign and the Greeks search for wisdom (1: 22). But we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to Gentiles foolishness (1: 23). The wisdom of men (2: 5). The wisdom of God (2: 5). We have not received the spirit of the world (2: 12). We have received the spirit of God (2: 12). The natural man does not accept the things But he who is spiritual appraises all things of the Spirit of God (2: 14). (2: 15). And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual men… (3: 1) …but as to men of flesh, as to babes in Christ. (3: 1). I gave you milk to drink… (3: 2) …not solid food (3: 2)
What is Apollos? What is Paul? Servants through whom you believed, even as the Lord gave opportunity to each one (3: 5) Paul Planted Apollos Watered God was causing the growth (3: 5)
5: 1 -13 6: 1 -11 6: 12 -20 Sexual misconduct Legal lawsuits that Lustful temptations that calls for church call for church that call for a discipline oversight connective reminder Unity broken by sin. Unity threatened Unity shared in by disagreements. Christ.
Chapters 1 -6 Chapters 7 -10 Chapters 11 -16 Unity Questions Errors Problem of Divisions Single & Married Need for Unity Meat and Idols Necessary Divisions Women & Worship Lord’s Supper Gifts Resurrection
Christians in Corinth (Ch. 7) Those who felt it was wrong to eat They did not eat, but were troubled by those who did They ate in spite of thinking it was wrong and their conscience was troubled Those who felt it was okay to eat They ate without regard to the feelings of others They limited their liberty from concern for other brothers
8: 1 9: 15 A call to limit liberty for the sake of the weaker brother An example of this type of limited liberty seen in Paul’s limitation of his liberty to be paid in the ministry Paul has the right Paul has limited his to be paid in liberty for the sake of the ministry Corinthians
Chapters 1 -6 Chapters 7 -10 Chapters 11 -16 Unity Questions Errors Problem of Divisions Single & Married Need for Unity Meat and Idols Necessary Divisions Women & Worship Lord’s Supper Gifts Resurrection
Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Paul teaches Paul points out that there are that having and many different exhibiting gifts, but that various gifts is each are no not nearly so less a part of important as the body having love Paul deals with the specific issue of the use of tongues in the church and how it is better to do that which edifies others
The Resurrection • Christ rose from the dead • We will also rise from the dead 15: 35 Two questions 15: 36 15: 45 15: 50 Three Answers: The Resurrection Body is. . . • How raised? Illustrated Necessary from Experienced at the • What body? in nature the Old Testament coming of Christ
nd 2 Corinthians Defending the Faith
The Second Epistle to the Corinthians • The most biographical of all of Paul’s writings. • This epistle is written some time after 1 st Corinthians. Some of the problems in that first epistle had been settled; some still remained. – The legitimacy of Paul’s apostleship had been brought into question. – Another collection for the church in Jerusalem.
Occasions for the Epistle • Paul explains why he has not returned to Corinth (1: 15 – 2: 4). • Restoration of a repentant believer (2: 5 -11). • Encouragement to complete an offering for the church in Jerusalem (8 -9). • To affirm his apostleship and teachings which have come under attack.
Outline of 2 nd Corinthians Chapter 1 -7 Chapters 8 -9 A Presentation of Paul’s Apostolic Ministry An Encouragement of the Corinthians’ Financial Ministry Personal Practical Chapters 10 -13 A Defense of Paul’s Apostolic Ministry Personal
Introduction (1: 1 -11) Travel Plans: Why Paul didn’t come to Corinth (1: 12 - 2: 13) Presentation of Paul’s Apostolic Ministry (2: 14 - 7: 16) Collection of a Love Gift for the Jerusalem Church (8 -9) Defense of Paul’s Apostolic Ministry (10: 1 - 12: 10) Travel Plans: Paul’s upcoming trip to Corinth (12: 11 - 13: 10) Conclusion (13: 11 -14)
tia Galatians The Christian’s Declaration of Independence
The Question How does one become right with God? Faith in Christ alone Faith in Christ plus circumcision
Galatians Chapters 1 -2 History Chapters 3 -4 Doctrine Chapters 5 -6 Practice Vindication (justification) Exposition (explanation) Application Paul’s Apostleship and his Gospel come from the Lord Man is Justified through Faith Alone We are to walk by Faith and Love Testimonial and Apologetical Doctrinal and Argumentative Practical and Encouraging Source of the Gospel Defense of the Gospel Application of the Gospel The Gospel is from God, “not according to man” (1: 11) The Gospel is Superior to The Gospel of the Spirit: the Law in what it is able to • Live by the Spirit Accomplish • Walk by the Spirit
Style of Writing This epistle is short and to the point. Its style is abrupt, passionate and full of strong emotion. • I am amazed that you are so quickly deserting Him (1: 6). • If any man is preaching to you a gospel contrary to what you received, he is to be accursed! (1: 9). • You foolish Galatians, who has bewitched you? (3: 1). • Are you so foolish? (3: 3). • I wish that those who are troubling you would even mutilate themselves (5: 12).
Ephesus The Body of Christ ● Ephesus
Purpose of the Epistle • To confirm the position that we have in Christ. • To describe what should be the corresponding conduct which believers ought to exhibit as a result of that new position.
Chapters 1 -3 Chapters 4 -6 Wealth of the Christian Walk of the Christian • 1: 7 “according to the riches of His grace” • 1: 11 “we have obtained an inheritance” • 1: 14 “a pledge of our inheritance” • 1: 18 “the riches of the glory of His inheritance” • 2: 7 “the surpassing riches of His grace” • 3: 8 “the unfathomable riches of His grace” • 3: 16 “the riches of His glory” • 4: 1 “walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called” • 4: 17 “walk no longer just as the Gentiles also walk” • 5: 2 “walk in love” • 5: 8 “walk as children of light” • 5: 15 “be careful how you walk” • 6: 11 “stand firm against the schemes of the devil” • 6: 13 “stand firm” • 6: 14 “Stand firm”
Instructions for the New Self Lay aside falsehood; speak truth (4: 25). Do not sin in your anger (4: 26). Do not steal; instead share (4: 28). Let no unwholesome word procede from your mouth; edify (4: 29). • Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God (4: 30). • Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you; be kind and forgiving (4: 31 -32) • •
Be Subject to One Another… • Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord (5: 22). • Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her (5: 25). • Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right (6: 1). • Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger (6: 4). • Slaves, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh (6: 5). • Masters, do the same things to them, and give up threatening, knowing that both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no partiality with Him (6: 9).
• Loins girded with truth • Breastplate of righteousness • Shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace • Shield of faith • Helmet of salvation • Sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Philippi GREECE ASIA MINOR Philippians Joy in the Journey
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Paul’s thanksgiving in his circumstances Examples of true servants Examples of false servants • My remembrance of you…” (1: 3) • Your participation in the gospel (1: 5) • You all are partakers of grace with me” (1: 7). • Paul (before his salvation) Enemies of the cross of Christ • Jesus • Timothy • • Epaphroditus
Two Examples of Lights shining in the World Timothy • Kindred spirit • Genuinely concerned for your welfare • You know his proven worth Epaphroditus • Minister to my need • Sick to the point of death • He was distressed because you heard he was sick
Enemies of the cross of Christ (3: 18 -19) • • Whose end is destruction Whose god is their appetite Whose glory is in their shame Who set their minds on earthly things
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Paul’s thanksgiving in his circumstances Examples of true servants Warnings against false servants Final exhortations and Rejoicing • Stand firm • Help Euodia & Syntyche • Rejoice • Be anxious for nothing
Colossians Joy in the Journey
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Doctrinal The Supremacy of Christ Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Practical The The Fulness Image of Servants of of Christ
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Doctrinal The Supremacy of Christ Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Practical The The Fulness Image of Servants of of Christ • Thanks to God • Paul’s Prayer • The Person and Work of Christ • Paul’s ministry of the mystery
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Doctrinal The Supremacy of Christ Chapter 4 Practical The The Fulness Image of Servants of of Christ • The Danger of Delusion • Fulness and faith in Christ • The Danger of False Teachers
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Doctrinal The Supremacy of Christ Chapter 4 Practical The The Fulness Image of Servants of of Christ • • • New Life in Christ New Self in Christ New Love New Peace Instructions to various groups
Instructions to Various Groups • Wives, be subject to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord (3: 18). • Husbands, love your wives, and do not be embittered against them (3: 19). • Children, be obedient to your parents in all things (3: 20). • Fathers, do not exasperate your children, that they may not lose heart (3: 21). • Slaves, in all things obey those who are your masters on earth (3: 22). • Masters, grant to your slaves justice and fairness, knowing that you too have a Master in heaven (4: 1).
Thessalonica GREECE ASIA MINOR The First Epistle to the Thessalonians An Encouraging Expectancy
Chapter 1 A shared salvation history • God’s choice of you (1: 2 -5). • Your imitation of Christ (1: 6 -8) • Your turning to God (1: 9 -10)
Chapter 1 Chapters 2 -3 A shared salvation history Paul’s ministry in Thessalonica • • • The manner of his ministry (2: 1 -12) The result of his ministry (2: 13 -16) The joy of his ministry (2: 17 -20). The reconnection of his ministry (3: 1 -8) The prayer of his ministry (3: 9 -13)
Chapter 1 Chapters 2 -3 Chapter 4 A shared salvation history Paul’s ministry in Thessalonica Exhortation to walk in a worthy manner • • The principle stated (4: 1) Sexual purity (4: 3 -8) Responsible work (4: 9 -12). A Promise of Comfort in the face of Death (4: 13 -18).
Chapter 1 Chapters 2 -3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 A shared salvation history Paul’s ministry in Thessalonica Exhortation to walk in a worthy manner Living in light of Christ’s return What God has done in our lives How we are to live as a result of what God has done • Living in light of the Day of the Lord (5: 1 -11). • Attitudes toward Christians workers (5: 12 -13). • Closing instructions (5: 14 -28).
Thessalonica GREECE ASIA MINOR The Second Epistle to the Thessalonians Facing the Flame
Chapter 1 A Promise of Relief to those under present Persecution • The persevering faith and love of the Thessalonian church (1: 2 -4). • A promise of affliction to those who are afflicting (1: 5 -8) • Paul’s prayer for the Thessalonians (1: 910)
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 A Promise of Relief to those under present Persecution A Warning of troubles that must precede the day of the Lord • A Dangerous Deception (2: 1 -2). • The Man of Sin (2: 3 -12)
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 A Promise of Relief to those under present Persecution A Warning of troubles that must precede the day of the Lord • A Dangerous Deception (2: 1 -2). • The Man of Sin (2: 3 -12) • Thanksgiving for God’s gracious choice (2: 13 -17)
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 A Promise of Relief to those under present Persecution A Warning of troubles that must precede the day of the Lord A Call to Staying Steadfast in Christ What we are to believe regarding the future How we are to live in the present • A Call to Prayer (3: 1 -5). • A Call to Separation from Unruliness (3: 6 -15) • Closing Benedictions (blessings) (3: 16 -18)
Macedonia ASIA MINOR GREECE Ephesus The First Epistle to Timothy From Father to Son
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapters 3 -4 Chapter 5 Instructions… In the face of false teachings • • Timothy’s mission in Ephesus (1: 2 -5). The Problem: Teachers of the Law (1: 6 -11). Thanksgiving for God’s mercy (1: 12 -17). Timothy’s commission (1: 18 -20) Chapter 6
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapters 3 -4 Chapter 5 Instructions… In the face of false teachings About men and women • A call for men to pray (2: 1 -8). • A call for women to adorn themselves modestly and with good works (2: 9 -15) Chapter 6
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapters 3 -4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Instructions… In the face of false teachings About men and women For leaders • Qualifications for leaders (3: 1 -16) • False teachers (4: 1 -11) • Personal instructions to Timothy (4: 12 -16)
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapters 3 -4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Instructions… In the face of false teachings About men and women For leaders About the elderly • Honor to the elderly (5: 1 -2) • Care for widows (5: 3 -16) • Honor for elders & leaders (5: 17 -25)
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapters 3 -4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Instructions… In the face of false teachings About men and women • • • For leaders About the elderly In the face of false teachings Slaves & Masters (6: 1 -2) Those who seek financial profit (6: 3 -10) A charge to personal faithfulness (6: 11 -16) Instructions to the rich (6: 17 -19) Conclusion (6: 20 -21)
The Second Epistle to Timothy Final Words
2 nd Timothy The Unashamed Life (1) The Life of the Faithful Teacher (2) The Life of the False Teacher (3) The Faithfully Finished Life (4) • This is the Last of Paul’s epistles • Paul writes from Rome. • Paul understands he is at the end of his life.
2 nd Timothy The Unashamed Life (1) • Opening Salutation (1: 1 -2). • Mindful Memories (1: 3 -7). – – A heart of love (1: 3 -4). A heritage of faith (1: 5). A help for giftedness (1: 6) The handiwork of God’s Spirit (1: 7).
2 nd Timothy The Unashamed Life (1) • Opening Salutation (1: 1 -2). • Mindful Memories (1: 3 -7). • The Question of Shame (1: 8 -18). – Do not be ashamed of the testimony of the Lord or of me His prisoner (1: 8 -11). – I suffer but am not ashamed (1: 12). – A guard against shame (1: 13 -14). – The shameful example of Phygelus and Hermogenus (1: 15). – The Unashamed example of Onesiphorus (1: 16 -18).
2 nd Timothy The Unashamed Life (1) The Life of the Faithful Teacher (2) • A Life Strong in the grace that is in Christ (2: 1). • A Strategy of continuing endurance (2: 2). • Examples of continuing endurance (2: 3 -26).
2 nd Timothy 2 Illustration The Call The Reward 2: 3 A Soldier Suffer hardship Please the General 2: 5 An Athlete Follow the rules Win the Prize 2: 6 A Farmer Work hard Receive the Harvest 2: 15 A Workman Handle the Word Be approved by God 2: 20 A Vessel Be clean Be useful 2: 24 A Servant Be at peace Please the Enlister
2 nd Timothy The Unashamed Life (1) The Life of the Faithful Teacher (2) The Life of the False Teacher (3) • The Promise of False Teachers (3: 1) • The Profile of False Teachers (3: 2 -5) ― what they ARE. • The Captivation of False Teachers (3: 6 -7) ― what they DO. • An Example of False Teachers (3: 8 -9). • Timothy’s Charge in the face of False Teachers (3: 10 -17).
2 nd Timothy The Unashamed Life (1) The Life of the Faithful Teacher (2) The Life of the False Teacher (3) The Faithfully Finished Life (4) • A Solemn Charge (4: 1 -5). • Paul’s Completion (4: 6 -8). – Present (4: 6) – Past (4: 7) – Future (4: 8) • Closing Instructions (4: 9 -22)
Nicopolis Crete The Epistle to Titus Adorning the Gospel of God
TITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of God 1: 1 -9 1: 10 -16 Leaders True Leaders • Opening Salutation 2: 1 -10 2: 11 -15 3: 1 -15 Laity Paul, a bond-servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the faith of those chosen of God and the knowledge of the truth which is (1: 1 -4). according to godliness, (Titus 1: 1).
TITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of God 1: 1 -9 1: 10 -16 2: 1 -10 Leaders True Leaders • Opening Salutation (1: 1 -4). • Titus’ Job Description: To appoint elders in every city (1: 5). • Qualifications for elders/overseers (1: 6 -9) 2: 11 -15 Laity 3: 1 -15
TITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of God 1: 1 -9 1: 10 -16 Leaders True Leaders 2: 1 -10 2: 11 -15 3: 1 -15 Laity False Teachers • The Problem of Rebellious Men (1: 10 -11) • The Testimony of Rebellious Men (1: 12 -13). • The Solution for Rebellious Men (1: 13 -16)
TITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of God 1: 1 -9 1: 10 -16 2: 1 -10 Leaders True Leaders 2: 11 -15 Laity Instructions to Various Groups False Teachers • • • Old men Old Women Young Men Titus as an example Slaves 3: 1 -15
TITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of God 1: 1 -9 1: 10 -16 2: 1 -10 Leaders True Leaders 2: 11 -15 3: 1 -15 Laity False Teachers Instructions to Various Groups Living for the appearing of Jesus • The Grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation… • Instructing us… – To deny ungodliness – To live… • Looking for the appearing of Jesus
TITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of God 1: 1 -9 1: 10 -16 2: 1 -10 Leaders True Leaders 2: 11 -15 3: 1 -15 Laity False Teachers • • • Instructions to Various Groups Living for the appearing of Jesus Living in the light of Jesus Reminder to do good works Reason for good works A Call to good works Rejection of those who cause divisions A practical exercise in good works
The Epistle to Philemon From Slavery to Brotherhood
Rome Colossae The Epistle to Philemon From Slavery to Brotherhood
Philemon 1: 1 -3 1: 4 -7 Opening Greetings 1: 8 -22 1: 23 -25 Prayer of thanks for Philemon • I thank my God • Because I hear of your – Love – Faith • And I pray that the fellowship of your faith may become effective
Philemon 1: 1 -3 1: 4 -7 1: 8 -22 Opening Greetings Prayer of thanks for Philemon 1: 23 -25 Paul’s Appeal on behalf of Onesimus • Though I could order you, I appeal to you • On behalf of Onesimus • Formerly useless to you; now useful to both you and me • I am sending him back • No longer as a slave, but now as a son • If he has wronged you, charge it to my account • I know you will do even more than what I say
Philemon 1: 1 -3 1: 4 -7 1: 8 -22 1: 23 -25 Opening Greetings Prayer of thanks for Philemon Paul’s Appeal on behalf of Onesimus Concluding Farewells • Prepare me a lodging • Greetings from… – Epaphras – Mark – Aristarchus – Demas – Luke
The Epistle to the Hebrews Jesus is Better
Hebrews 1 -2 3 -4 5 -7 8 -9 10 11 -13 Offering a better sacrifice As a way of Living Jesus is Better… Than the angels Than Moses or Joshua As a High Priest Hold to Jesus… Providing a better Covenant How to live as a result of holding to Jesus
Hebrews 1 -2 3 -4 5 -7 8 -9 10 11 -13 Offering a better sacrifice As a way of Living Jesus is Better… Than the angels Than Moses or Joshua Beware of… Neglecting so great a Falling Salvation away from the Not God Living entering into his Rest As a High Priest Providing a better Covenant
Hebrews 1 -2 3 -4 5 -7 8 -9 10 11 -13 Offering a better sacrifice As a way of Living Jesus is Better… Than the angels Than Moses or Joshua Beware of… Neglecting so great a Falling Salvation away from the Not God Living entering into his Rest As a High Priest Providing a better Covenant Not going on to Maturity who fall Those away from Jesus cannot renew to repentance
Hebrews 1 -2 3 -4 5 -7 8 -9 10 11 -13 Offering a better sacrifice As a way of Living Jesus is Better… Than the angels Than Moses or Joshua Beware of… Neglecting so great a Falling Salvation away from the Not God Living entering into his Rest As a High Priest Providing a better Covenant Not going on to Maturity who fall Those away from Jesus cannot renew to repentance There remains no more sacrifice for sins Coming short of the grace of God ─ that no root of bitterness cause trouble
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